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TECH TIPS

On this page, we want to give you tips that can make working with computers, and other technology, easier.

 

Did you close a browser tab that you didn’t mean to do? 

You can use the keyboard combination of Ctrl + Alt + T to open any previously closed browser tabs. If you keep pressing it, it will go back through your history and open up each tab in the order you closed them.

This has been an absolute lifesaver for me.

 

Use keyboard shortcuts for faster results

Using keyboard shortcuts can cut down on the time it takes to do many of the same tasks you currently use a mouse to do. Here is a good list to get you started:

 

Ctrl + C: to copy. This can be text, a picture, file, etc.

Ctrl + V: to paste anything that you have copied (you can copy with the keyboard, right-clicking with the mo

Ctrl + A: to select all. If you want to select all text on a page, you can use this and then paste it with Ctrl + V.

Ctrl + Alt + T: opens the last browser tab that you just closed. Mentioned above.

 

Windows key: opens and closes the start menu in Windows

Windows key + C: opens the Windows search feature

Windows key + D: display and hide the desktop

Windows key + down arrow key: minimizes the current, active window

Windows key + E: opens File Explorer

Windows key + L: locks the computer

Windows key + M: minimizes all windows

Windows key + Shift + M: restores the minimized window

 

 

Use browser extensions to really power up your browser

First, a warning. Extensions can also introduce malware so be sure to only install extensions from your browser’s store.

 

Choose good passwords

Passwords are the cornerstone of all cybersecurity. It doesn’t matter if we do everything else correctly but choose bad passwords. It is very common to see users choose passwords based on the season and year – Summer 2025! – because this meets of the complexity requirements for most companies. But this is a very bad password. Attackers know that users choose these sorts of passwords to they include them in their attack lists.

Here is a tip to help you choose good passwords that you can remember:

  • choose 3-4 random words – tree stand plate steak
  • capitalize a few of the words
  • add a number into the mix
  • add punctuation

TreestandPlate6steaks!

Now imagine a tree standing, holding a plate with six steaks on it! By visualizing this, you will be able to remember the password more easily.